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Snow & Nealley time line
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Thought this was interesting re: the current S & N
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From this thread:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/946603-Maine-Axes-post-em-up/page7
page 7, post #137
Bob
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The source is Snow & Nealley themselves, specifically, Chris, one of the son's. It was also confirmed by the midwest provider of the forgings, who's name I am not at liberty to divulge. That said, the current pamphlet/catalog should contain that info once every Snow & Nealley model offered is USA made. Currently, the Pulaski, the Splitting Maul, and the mini-maul use the forgings from China. While they haven't purchased any forgings from China in over a year, they are using up the left over stock, and are taking great pains to polish and profile these forgings in a manner that says quality (unlike the previous owners who were notorious for putting on the market finished heads that were substandard at best). In the meantime, the molds/dies for the remaining 3 models should be in service sometime this Spring.
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Bob
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Meaning they are once again 100% Made In the USA?
Which is good! I'm on the lookout... just need to find an online retailer that will post to Australia. I have seen a couple of pictures with Made in the USA stamping on them but don't want to risk a Chinese production.
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Actually, with the exception of the three models I listed above, Snow & Nealley have been marketing USA made axes since late 2013/early 2014. The Hudson Bay Camp axe and Penobscot were the first axes to wear the new rollmarks/stamp on the head.
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Some details from the later years, including the products being offered and how they were labelled during different years (as shown on Snow and Nealley's website at the time, courtesy of the Wayback Machine).
From sntools.com website
3/31/97 -- 1/27/99
(Covers the last couple years of Nealley ownership, plus three months after Hutchins bought S&N)
Snow & Nealley Axes & Mauls
Belt Axe, #014 - The perfect lightweight camping axe for the outdoor enthusiast. Designed especially for hiking and camping. Features a 1 1/4 lb. head with a 15" handle. $24.95
Hudson Bay Kindling Axe, #011 - This axe is ideal for one hand use in splitting kindling wood; at home, at camp, at the lodge, or at the condo. With a 1 3/4 lb. Hudson Bay head on an 18" knobbed handle, it's light and easy to use. $28.95
Hudson Bay Camping Axe The Hudson Bay Camping Axe, #012 - The Hudson Bay Camping Axe was originally designed for trappers, hunters, and fishermen on expeditions along the Hudson Bay. Its lightweight head made it easy to carry. Its 24" handle gave it the versatility outdoorsmen needed. Today, whether used for pounding tent stakes or for more traditional uses, it's the favorite of outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Features a 1 3/4 lb. head on a 24" handle. $29.95
Belt Axe Sheath, #076 - $4.95
Hudson Bay Sheath, #077 - $4.95
[Note the lettering on the sheath.]
Our Best 2-1/2 lb. Axe, #016 - A versatile utility axe that does great work on fence posts, garden stakes, limbing a felled tree, and all sorts of other practical jobs around the home. Handle is 28". $34.95
[Note that this axe is 2-1/2 pounds during this period. Later this changes to 2-1/4 pounds. Also note the label used, it also changes later.]
Our Best 3-1/2 lb. Axe, #026 - The woodsman's favorite. This classic single bit axe is perfect for big jobs. Fitted with a 30" handle for greater leverage. $36.95
Broad Axe, #030 - America's earliest settlements were built with the Broad Axe. It was used to square rough timbers into posts and beams for cabins, and even for fence posts. Today this unique axe still serves those traditional functions. Features a 5 lb. head with a 24" handle. $149.95
3lb. Mini Maul 3-lb. Mini Maul #952 - The perfect splitting tool for smaller jobs, this maul can be used with one hand. Its unique design features a 3 lb. head on an 18" handle. $24.95 The 3-lb Mini Maul can also be purchased together with the Hudson Bay Kindling Axe in our Split'n Kindle Set.
7-lb. Splitting Maul #950 - Specially designed to make wood splitting easier. Unique contouring from mid-head to blade forces the wood apart once it's set into the log, Handle Length: 32" $29.95
Maul Blade Guard, #075 - $4.95
Display Board [note the different markings on the axe]
From archived S&N Website (check out the additional photos):
https://web.archive.org/web/19970331083240/http://sntools.com/axestool.htm
More to follow...
From sntools.com website
3/31/97 -- 1/27/99
(Covers the last couple years of Nealley ownership, plus three months after Hutchins bought S&N)
Snow & Nealley Axes & Mauls
Belt Axe, #014 - The perfect lightweight camping axe for the outdoor enthusiast. Designed especially for hiking and camping. Features a 1 1/4 lb. head with a 15" handle. $24.95
Hudson Bay Kindling Axe, #011 - This axe is ideal for one hand use in splitting kindling wood; at home, at camp, at the lodge, or at the condo. With a 1 3/4 lb. Hudson Bay head on an 18" knobbed handle, it's light and easy to use. $28.95
Hudson Bay Camping Axe The Hudson Bay Camping Axe, #012 - The Hudson Bay Camping Axe was originally designed for trappers, hunters, and fishermen on expeditions along the Hudson Bay. Its lightweight head made it easy to carry. Its 24" handle gave it the versatility outdoorsmen needed. Today, whether used for pounding tent stakes or for more traditional uses, it's the favorite of outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Features a 1 3/4 lb. head on a 24" handle. $29.95
Belt Axe Sheath, #076 - $4.95
Hudson Bay Sheath, #077 - $4.95
[Note the lettering on the sheath.]
Our Best 2-1/2 lb. Axe, #016 - A versatile utility axe that does great work on fence posts, garden stakes, limbing a felled tree, and all sorts of other practical jobs around the home. Handle is 28". $34.95
[Note that this axe is 2-1/2 pounds during this period. Later this changes to 2-1/4 pounds. Also note the label used, it also changes later.]
Our Best 3-1/2 lb. Axe, #026 - The woodsman's favorite. This classic single bit axe is perfect for big jobs. Fitted with a 30" handle for greater leverage. $36.95
Broad Axe, #030 - America's earliest settlements were built with the Broad Axe. It was used to square rough timbers into posts and beams for cabins, and even for fence posts. Today this unique axe still serves those traditional functions. Features a 5 lb. head with a 24" handle. $149.95
3lb. Mini Maul 3-lb. Mini Maul #952 - The perfect splitting tool for smaller jobs, this maul can be used with one hand. Its unique design features a 3 lb. head on an 18" handle. $24.95 The 3-lb Mini Maul can also be purchased together with the Hudson Bay Kindling Axe in our Split'n Kindle Set.
7-lb. Splitting Maul #950 - Specially designed to make wood splitting easier. Unique contouring from mid-head to blade forces the wood apart once it's set into the log, Handle Length: 32" $29.95
Maul Blade Guard, #075 - $4.95
Display Board [note the different markings on the axe]
From archived S&N Website (check out the additional photos):
https://web.archive.org/web/19970331083240/http://sntools.com/axestool.htm
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3/31/1997 -- 1/27/1999:
sntools.com
"Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces, sharpened by hand on our stone grinding wheels and then carefully assembled in our factory on the west bank of the Penobscot river. Each tool blends high carbon steel with native Maine ash, rock maple, and other select hardwoods to achieve the ultimate in durability and ease of function."
https://web.archive.org/web/19970331083404/http://sntools.com/index.htm
11/28/1999 (First year of new ownership):
snowandnealley.com
"Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces, sharpened by hand on our stone grinding wheels..."
https://web.archive.org/web/19991128005634/http://www.snowandnealley.com/snshop/welcome.asp
After November of 1999, the line ""Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces" seems to have disappeared from the S&N website.
More to follow...
sntools.com
"Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces, sharpened by hand on our stone grinding wheels and then carefully assembled in our factory on the west bank of the Penobscot river. Each tool blends high carbon steel with native Maine ash, rock maple, and other select hardwoods to achieve the ultimate in durability and ease of function."
https://web.archive.org/web/19970331083404/http://sntools.com/index.htm
11/28/1999 (First year of new ownership):
snowandnealley.com
"Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces, sharpened by hand on our stone grinding wheels..."
https://web.archive.org/web/19991128005634/http://www.snowandnealley.com/snshop/welcome.asp
After November of 1999, the line ""Every tool we make is forged out of our own brick furnaces" seems to have disappeared from the S&N website.
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1/26/2000:
Today, Snow & Nealley's history of manufacturing quality tools continues under new ownership. The Hutchins family, with a long history of conducting business in Maine is working to revitalize the Snow & Nealley brand while preserving its finest attributes. Lois' son Bowdie Nealley will remain in charge of production under Snow & Nealley's new ownership.
3/11/2000:
Today, Snow & Nealley's history of manufacturing quality tools continues under new ownership. The Hutchins family, with a long history of conducting business in Maine is working to revitalize the Snow & Nealley brand while preserving its finest attributes.
[The part about Bowdie Nealley has been removed.]
More to follow...
Today, Snow & Nealley's history of manufacturing quality tools continues under new ownership. The Hutchins family, with a long history of conducting business in Maine is working to revitalize the Snow & Nealley brand while preserving its finest attributes. Lois' son Bowdie Nealley will remain in charge of production under Snow & Nealley's new ownership.
3/11/2000:
Today, Snow & Nealley's history of manufacturing quality tools continues under new ownership. The Hutchins family, with a long history of conducting business in Maine is working to revitalize the Snow & Nealley brand while preserving its finest attributes.
[The part about Bowdie Nealley has been removed.]
More to follow...
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2000 - 2002:
Axes and Mauls
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lbs. with Guard
Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lbs with Guard
8# Sledge Eye Maul 36 inch handle w/guard
Boys Belt Axe 15 inch handle w/sheath
Double Bit Axe w/guards
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 1.75 lbs., 24" Handle with Sheath
Mini Maul 3 lbs., 18" Handle with Guard
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 1.75 lbs., 18" Knobbed Handle with Sheath
Pulaski Axe 36 inch w/guard
Sledge Eye Maul 8 lbs., 32 Handle with Guard
[Note that Boys axe is now 2-1/4 pound, not 2-1/2 pound, and no label is shown on the head.]
https://web.archive.org/web/20000527012450/http://www.snowandnealley.com/snshop/dept.asp?dept_id=1
More to follow...
Axes and Mauls
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lbs. with Guard
Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lbs with Guard
8# Sledge Eye Maul 36 inch handle w/guard
Boys Belt Axe 15 inch handle w/sheath
Double Bit Axe w/guards
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 1.75 lbs., 24" Handle with Sheath
Mini Maul 3 lbs., 18" Handle with Guard
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 1.75 lbs., 18" Knobbed Handle with Sheath
Pulaski Axe 36 inch w/guard
Sledge Eye Maul 8 lbs., 32 Handle with Guard
[Note that Boys axe is now 2-1/4 pound, not 2-1/2 pound, and no label is shown on the head.]
https://web.archive.org/web/20000527012450/http://www.snowandnealley.com/snshop/dept.asp?dept_id=1
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Oct 2003 - May 2006:
8 axes (incl. Maine Fire Axe), plus mauls on another page.
Axes
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 18 handle with Sheath
Price: $64.98
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 24 handle with Sheath
Price: $69.98
Young Campers Belt Axe 15 handle with Sheath
Price: $59.98
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
Price: $64.98
"Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lb. 30 handle with Guard
Price: $69.98
Our Best Double Bit 36 handle with Guard
Price: $86.98
Pulaski Axe 36 handle with Guard
Price: $86.98
Maine Fire Axe
Price: $86.98
https://web.archive.org/web/20060510023453/http://www.snowandnealley.com/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SNWS&Category_Code=Axes
(Note black painted heads and different labelling.)
More to follow...
8 axes (incl. Maine Fire Axe), plus mauls on another page.
Axes
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 18 handle with Sheath
Price: $64.98
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 24 handle with Sheath
Price: $69.98
Young Campers Belt Axe 15 handle with Sheath
Price: $59.98
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
Price: $64.98
"Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lb. 30 handle with Guard
Price: $69.98
Our Best Double Bit 36 handle with Guard
Price: $86.98
Pulaski Axe 36 handle with Guard
Price: $86.98
Maine Fire Axe
Price: $86.98
https://web.archive.org/web/20060510023453/http://www.snowandnealley.com/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SNWS&Category_Code=Axes
(Note black painted heads and different labelling.)
More to follow...
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July 2007 - January 2012:
7 Axes ("Maine Fire Axe" appears to have been dropped) plus mauls on another page.
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 18 handle with Guard
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 24 handle with Guard
Young Campers Belt Axe 15 handle with Sheath
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lb. 30 handle with Guard
Our Best Double Bit 36 handle with Guard
Pulaski Axe 36 handle with Guard
https://web.archive.org/web/20120118084849/http://www.snowandnealley.com/products/axes.htm
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
A versatile utility axe that works well on fence posts, garden stakes, limbing a felled tree, and all sorts of other practical jobs around the home. Ground on our own stone wheels, we provide you with a factory edge like no other axe on the market today. Our genuine leather blade guard is included for your safety. 28" handle length.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120111062048/http://www.snowandnealley.com/products/axes/obsb22528.htm
7 Axes ("Maine Fire Axe" appears to have been dropped) plus mauls on another page.
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe 18 handle with Guard
Hudson Bay Camping Axe 24 handle with Guard
Young Campers Belt Axe 15 handle with Sheath
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
Our Best Single Bit 3.5 lb. 30 handle with Guard
Our Best Double Bit 36 handle with Guard
Pulaski Axe 36 handle with Guard
https://web.archive.org/web/20120118084849/http://www.snowandnealley.com/products/axes.htm
Our Best Single Bit 2.25 lb. 28 handle with Guard
A versatile utility axe that works well on fence posts, garden stakes, limbing a felled tree, and all sorts of other practical jobs around the home. Ground on our own stone wheels, we provide you with a factory edge like no other axe on the market today. Our genuine leather blade guard is included for your safety. 28" handle length.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120111062048/http://www.snowandnealley.com/products/axes/obsb22528.htm
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its time to support companys like this to make sure 1. they stay in buisiness and 2. they keep the made in USA label on their products. Even though i prefer vintage axes , I will be purchasing at least 1 axe from them in the near future. Hopefully people will start looking at Snow and Nealley before they go to the swedish products.
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Not sure what all S & N is currently making. Here are three current retail offerings:
Single Bit Axe
Head 7-1⁄4"L x 4-1⁄8"W, 3-1⁄2 lb
Overall about 29-1⁄4"L, 5 lb
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe
Head 6-1⁄2"L x 3-3⁄4"W, 1-3/4 lb
Overall about 17"L, 2-3⁄4 lb
Hudson Bay Camping Axe
Head 6-3⁄4"L x 3-7⁄8"W, 1-3⁄4 lb
Overall about 22-3⁄4"L, 2-1⁄2 lb
And for what it's worth:
Bob
Single Bit Axe
Head 7-1⁄4"L x 4-1⁄8"W, 3-1⁄2 lb
Overall about 29-1⁄4"L, 5 lb
Penobscot Bay Kindling Axe
Head 6-1⁄2"L x 3-3⁄4"W, 1-3/4 lb
Overall about 17"L, 2-3⁄4 lb
Hudson Bay Camping Axe
Head 6-3⁄4"L x 3-7⁄8"W, 1-3⁄4 lb
Overall about 22-3⁄4"L, 2-1⁄2 lb
And for what it's worth:
Bob
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UR welcome
I'm pretty much in the camp of "take it out and use it for what it was made for", but I will admit that I've done similar with a couple of knives so I think I understand. Oh well, you can't have your cake and eat it too.
Bob
I'm pretty much in the camp of "take it out and use it for what it was made for", but I will admit that I've done similar with a couple of knives so I think I understand. Oh well, you can't have your cake and eat it too.
Bob
Off topic but this one is a perfect example of 'manufactured' runout due to using horizontal grain wood for a curved handle. Were the handle straight this would not have cropped up.
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Additions to timeline post #3:
Pre 1930 Packing crate:
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Pre 1930 Packing crate:
Whitcomb, Haynes & Whitney (Ellsworth, Me.)
"In 1929 sold and thereafter operated as Ellsworth Forest Products Corporation.":
http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/ark:/99166/w63z6fnk
Dam at Union River, Ellsworth Falls, ca. 1920
https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/23096
"In 1929 sold and thereafter operated as Ellsworth Forest Products Corporation.":
http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/ark:/99166/w63z6fnk
Dam at Union River, Ellsworth Falls, ca. 1920
https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/23096
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1951 Envelope
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Garden Tools
Bob
